Railroad State-by-State Impact

Whenever Americans grow, eat, mine, make or buy something, it is likely that railroads were involved somewhere along the line. Operating over a 140,000 mile network, America’s freight railroads account for 40 percent of intercity freight volume, operate in 49 states, employ more than 180,000 people and provide American businesses with a safe and cost effective way to move their products to market. Railroads are the backbone of the nation’s economy, carrying the things Americans want and businesses need every single day.